Disappointingly, this conference makes no explicit mention of difference or
disability (using terms instead like 'deviant bodies'), however, I think a
lot of disability scholars' and artists' work would be well-placed in this
venue, and would make a wonderful contribution:
Best,
Claudia Malacrida
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The 2005 Conference of the
International Visual Sociology Association
August 3-5, Dublin, Ireland
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Re-Viewing Bodies:
Embodiment, Process and Change
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C O N F E R E N C E T H E M E
This year's IVSA conference focuses on ways in which the human body is
visualised not only as an object by others, but also as an active subject
through the process of self-reflexion. Researchers have bodies too,
something we often ignore. The complex ways in which bodies see and are seen
assume particular importance when considering social issues. Visual
sociology has a lot to contribute in helping define and understand:
The body has been examined far more as an object of adornment than as a
resource and expression of culture and social life, but it's hard to imagine
studies of the latter that do not rest, at some point, on the concept and
material substance of human bodies. Without the "body," we don't have "age,"
"race," or "gender," and we might also lose site of "social class" as we
know it. Additionally the old Enlightenment anchor points of Cartesian
dualism and notions of the individual as a sovereign entity have been
increasingly subjected to sustained critique over the past two decades from
a variety of theoretical frameworks.
The body is no longer treated as a neutral container through which social
action is given corporeal form, but more as a key site in the production and
re-production of multiple identities through a multitude of social practices
and relations: bio-politics, disciplinary practices, classificatory schemas,
gendered socialization, fashion, desire, veneration and domination,
aesthetics and ascetics, consumption and denial, health and degeneration,
sex and sexuality, as well as the growth of bio-technology and cybernetics
to name but a few.
The 2005 Conference of the IVSA will bring together these and related
strands of inquiry, expression and reflection: about how we think about
bodies, culture and society; about how bodies look; and about how they are
seen, materially and symbolically. We would welcome papers and
presentations that explore the ways in which the body is visualised and the
visual is embodied in either contemporary or historical forms. Proposals
that feature bodies through visual formats such as photo essays, videos,
multi-media presentations, installations, and performances are particularly
solicited.
O T H E R T O P I C S A N D I S S U E S
In addition to this year's theme we welcome papers which discuss
methodological and theoretical issues within visual sociology more
generally.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------T I M E A N D P L A C E: "Re-Viewing Bodies" will be held August 3-5 atTrinity College, University of Dublin, Ireland. P A R T I C I P A N T S : IVSA conferences attract scholars from aroundthe world and from sociology, anthropology, journalism, the arts, culturalstudies, education, design and other disciplines who work with film, video,still photography and multi-media imagery inexamining culture and social life. C O N F E R E N C E F O R M A T : IVSA conferences are stimulating -both visually and intellectually -- and extremely collegial. They reflect abalance of plenary and small group sessions, workshops,panels, exhibits, and special events. Most sessions are scheduled for 90minutes with 3-4 presentations of 15-20 minutes each. All sessions featuretime for open discussion. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------!
------------------------S U B M I T T I N G P R O P O S A L S : Proposals are welcomed forindividual papers, workshops and organized sessions that report on or embodyvisual studies of culture and social life. We especiallyencourage proposals related directly to the conference theme or that focuson one or more of the following topics: * dressed bodies * deviant bodies * performing bodies * visualizing HIV/AIDS bodies * changing bodies * beautiful bodies? * embodying social change * bodies in space * bodies in time * bodies in celluloid & pixels * consuming bodies The deadline for submitting proposals is March 18, 2005. Submit yourproposal on-line by clicking the "Proposals" tab under the "Conference" homepage on the IVSA web site: http://www.visualsociology.org/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- R E G I S T R A T I O N : On-line registration for "The Th!
ought of theEye" will be available through the IVSA web site: http://www.visualsociology.org/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N : Additional information aboutsubmitting proposals, presentation formats, lodging, travel arrangements,and local attractions will be distributed through the IVSA Listserv andposted on the IVSA web site: http://www.visualsociology.org/The IVSA web site has information about how to subscribe to the IVSAListserv. We STRONGLY encourage anyone interested in attending theconference to subscribe to the IVSA Listserv. This is by far the best wayto receive timely updates about the Conference, scheduling revisions, andnotification of special events. If you have questions or comments about the conference, please contact: Dr Andrew Loxley, IVSA 2005 Conference ChairDirector DEd Programme, Education DepartmentUniversity of Dublin, Trinity Col!
legeDublin D2 PH: 00353 (0)1 608 1587EMAIL: [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ T R A V E L A N D L O D G I N G The great advantage of the conference being held in Trinity College Dublinis that it is located right in the centre of the city and very easy to find.Ask any tourist for directions if you get lost!The following is a brief description of how to navigate your way to Trinityvia some of the more common points of entry into Ireland complete withaccompanying websites. Also included are urls to sites concerned withaccommodation, transport around Dublin and things to do and see. By Plane As far as international airports go, Dublin airport is quite small and sonot too frustrating or confusing for a first time visitor to Ireland. It isapproximately 13 km (or 30 to 40 minutes contingent u!
pon the traffic) fromthe city centre and there is always a good quantity of buses and taxis, butunfortunately no direct rail link. Without wanting to be seen to endorsingany company, the 'aircoach' bus service is probably one of the quickest andmost comfortable and will drop you right outside Trinity College. For themore adventurous there is also car hire at the airport, but it can beexpensive and the traffic around Dublin can get very congested - especiallywhen it rains! http://www.dublin-airport.com http://www.aircoach.ie/ By Sea For those of you coming by sea two main points of entry which are close toDublin each served by a different ferry company. There is a third ferry portyou can use but this is in the town Rosslare approximately 70 miles south ofthe city. Information about these ports and ferry schedules can be found atthe following urls: http://www.dublinport.ie http://www.dlharbour.ie Getting Around Dublin One of the advantages of Dublin is that despite its size, i!
t has a verycompact city centre in which you can find most tourist attractions (museums,art galleries, hotels, pubs, shops and so on). As such most places can beaccessed without the need for vehicles, but it is advisable to buy a goodmap as the topography of the city can be a bit idiosyncratic. There areplenty of taxis and buses as well as the recently opened LUAS network -basically a tramway - and DART train service which runs from the south tothe north via the coast. Further information about public transport (busesand trains) in Dublin and across Ireland can be found at: http://www.cie.ie Things to do and see There is no shortage of things to do in Dublin whether it is erudite 'high'culture or the sensuous pleasure of 'low' culture - I'll let you decide whatkind of attraction or activity falls in which category. The following aresome urls to give you a flavour of what kind of eating, drinking, seeing,listening, touching and smelling activities are available: http://www.gu!
idetodublin.com http://www.dublinks.com For those of you who are planning to go beyond Dublin there are also a vastwealth of diverse and interesting places to visit in Ireland. The followingurl belongs to the Irish tourist board and will give a you a good idea ofwhere to go and what to see. http://www.ireland.ie Where to stay As with Dublin's cultural life, there is no shortage of accommodationranging from simple (and cheap) hostels through to very ornate (andexpensive) five star hotels and everything in-between. A good url to explorevarious options is the Irish tourist board (given above).However, despite the good range of choice it is advisable to book youraccommodation early given that the conference is taking place during theheight of the tourist season. Also try: http://dublin.goireland.com http://www.centralr.com/Dr. Claudia MalacridaSociologyUniversity of Lethbridge4401 University DriveLethbridge, AlbertaT1K 3M4Tel: (403) 329-2738Fax: (403) 329-2085
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